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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,999.70, 31,499.55 and 6,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,999.70, 31,499.55 and 6,207.30 is: 9,310.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,999.70 : 31,499.55 = 6,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,999.70/31,499.55 = 6,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,999.70x = 31,499.55 × 6,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,999.70x = 195,527,156.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,527,156.72/20,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,310.95

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